Rouge Terrybly by Terry - Lipstick Review

 I have to start by saying this is my favourite lipstick at the moment. I was after a fuchsia coloured lipstick so where better to go than Mecca Maxima to have a look at a wide range of different brands? This particular lipstick was exactly the colour I was looking for. I had a play and loved the texture and silky feeling of the lipstick. It was so rich in colour I had to have it! 

 I don’t have any other lipstick that feels like this one, it’s so moist. I really don't like the feeling of dry lips and most long wearing lipsticks tend to dry out your lips and at this time of year there is nothing worse. This one does the opposite of drying them out, the way it glides across your lips when applying is magical! Because it's so soft and creamy it’s actually hydrating the lips. Surprisingly it lasts very well. It doesn't last all day long but it lasts at least a few hours. 

The claims made for this lipstick is that it is enriched with Terry's exclusive anti-ageing Lumilip® technology, this means it rejuvenates and plumps up the lips without drying.

Personally, I love the colour. I chose 304 Cherry Cherry which has intense pigment, amazing staying power, is hydrating and yes, it does plump up my lips. This is an absolute winner for me, now all I have to do is add some other colours to my collection. Hopefully the others are just as impressive.

You can purchase Rouge Terrybly Lipsticks at Mecca for $66.00 which is not cheap but a great investment in my opinion. Here is a picture below of all the fabulous colours this range comes in :-)

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Before and After

Photoshoot for actress Bianca Reale.

Lets talk about Brow products.

Many people don't realise the importance of filling in your eyebrows when doing your makeup. I was introduced to the world of brow enhancing when I began my diploma of Specialised Makeup Services and I have never looked back.  Filling in your brows is one of the key features that completes a look.  It’s your brows which define your face. Having great shaped brows makes it a whole lot easier to apply your makeup. If you’re struggling in that department it's good to see a professional a few times to try and help you achieve the right shape for your face.

For myself, I have very straight, fair eyebrows that angle upward; I look bare if I have not defined them. My brows do not naturally have a lot of shape, but if I'm feeling like I want an arch on any given day I will use my brow products to achieve this.  Here is a review on some products I have tried.
 

L'Oréal Superliner Brow Artist penciI; I am really impressed with this product; it has every essential component in one item.  With it being a double ended pencil, it allows for you to brush, define and set. The lid has a soft tip brush so you can fix your brows in place. One end is the pencil which is nice and creamy and the other end is a clear wax to set the brows. Despite the fact that this is a pharmaceutical brand it actually rates as one of my favourite products for personal use, I generally use it for my every day  makeup as it's very natural looking. This product retails for $22.95 but there is generally a L'Oréal sale where you can find it at a cheaper price.

 

 

 

Revlon Colorstay Browmaker; is a great product if you already have perfectly shaped brows and just want to make them look darker. This really needs the hair to adhere to, so if you are wanting to change the shape or lengthen your brows I would not suggest this product. This  product is  incredibly natural looking on brunettes but I have found it throws a little tinge of red on blondes. Recommended retail is  $25.95 but  it's  easily found at discounted prices too.

 

 

MAC Veluxe Brow Liner; is not one of my favourite brow defining products, it is a powdery formula so it doesn't seem to fill in the brows as easily as other pencils. I find a creamier pencil easier to work with, especially when you are wanting to change the shape of the brows. The one thing I do really like about this pencil is the wand at the other end to brush your brows in place. This product is $32.00.

 

 MAC Eye Brow pencil; on the other hand is one of my favourites and this is the one I use on my clients. As you can see from the picture above this pencil is so fine which means you can get the most definition and shape into the brow. It looks incredibly natural and there is no sharpener required. The only down fall about this product is if you’re going to be using it every day, it runs out rather quickly, which is why I choose to use the cheaper L'Oréal pencil for everyday use.  The MAC Eye Brow pencil retails for $30.00.

Makeup Forever Aqua Brow; is the holy grail of eyebrow products. This is something I purchased at Salon Melbourne recently, I only bought one to suit my own colouring but as I have fallen in love with this product, I plan on getting the other shades for my clients. This is a highly pigmented gel that you can easily define, lengthen and reshape the brows. It's also waterproof so once it has set, it does not budge. I even put it to the test in a recent underwater shoot, the brows stayed perfectly in place. This product requires a little more care with application so I don't use it every day. Makeup Forever is a little harder to for us Australian consumers, but you can purchase their products online.

Kelly.
 

 

MAC Mineralize Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist

This product is a hydrating spray that you can use prior to moisturiser and makeup application, then again after your makeup is complete. The purpose of this spray is to hydrate the skin so it is best suited for normal/dry skin types, it also leaves the skin looking quite luminous thanks to the diamond powder which is one of the key ingredients.

 I actually bought this product a while ago but didn't fall in love with it straight away because I didn't like the feeling of a liquid spray on my skin after I had applied my makeup. I now think I was holding it too close to my face when spraying so it sat on the shelf for a while. Then, a couple of months ago, I decided to give it a second chance and I'm so glad that I did!

 

If I have cleansed my skin the night before, I don’t usually cleanse again in the morning. Now I choose to use MAC Mist after my shower as part of my daily routine, just a couple of sprays of this before my moisturiser. It's so refreshing and hydrating to the skin and you have a nice dewy base. I think the best part about this product is that when you spray it on after you have powdered it takes away any sort of cakeyness that may have been caused by the powder. It really does brighten and illuminate the skin.

Clients I have used MAC Mist on have also loved the effect on the skin. This is actually a product that you can use anytime of the day, you can carry it in your bag and if you feel like you're looking a bit flat or matte you can use it to make your skin look revitalized and radiant. The design of the bottle makes it very easy to transport as the twist lock on the lid is what determines whether you are able to spray it or not. At $32.00 for 100mm it is not overly expensive for a MAC product and let’s face it, anything that has crushed diamonds in it is a winner for me!

Kelly.

Male Grooming

Today's stylish and sophisticated man is concerned with how he looks and why shouldn't he be? There have been many studies proving that we judge someone on how they look within the first seven seconds of meeting them. More men are choosing to look after their skin and an increasing number of men purchase skincare products. Some are even going the next step and are wearing a little makeup. On the counters I have served many men wanting to buy a concealer to hide their dark circles or blemishes etc. I could see they were embarrassed and felt uncomfortable asking, they were masculine men just wanting to hide some imperfections and have a little help to look their best.

Adding to their daily routine of shaving men should be cleaning and treating their skin with products to suit their skin type. Biotherm is a cosmetic house that has a wide range of skincare products exclusively designed for men, from shaving products, cleansers, toners, exfoliators, moisturisers, serums and eye creams etc. Men are starting to realise that skincare is not just for women and it's not just about wanting to look better and age well, it's also about health. Men should be at least wearing sunscreen to protect themselves from skin cancers and they also need the moisturisers that are filled with protective antioxidants. Protecting the skin is the most important reason why men should be investing in skincare.

Some men are taking the next step and wearing makeup to accentuate their features and hide imperfections, the trick is to make it look as natural as possible and virtually undetectable. In the photos below on this client I have applied foundation to even out the skin tone and concealer to hide blemishes, a tiny bit of cream blush to add colour to the cheeks, some bronzing powder to do a little contouring, and some mascara to open up the eyes. The purpose of this was for a business profile photo. This client would not wear makeup on a daily basis but there is no doubt this is very natural looking and made a huge difference to the professional images he is putting out to the market place. He was very pleased with the results of the photo shoot.

I don't think many women would like their partners in the mirror next to them making up their face but on occasions makeup for men can serve a purpose. Women should definitely be encouraging their men to invest in skincare, there is nothing wrong with a fresh looking face.

Kelly.